Solar Landscape Lighting

Solar Landscape Lighting

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Solar lighting has many benefits, the most notable being they’re maintenance free, easy to install and run at no cost. The only disadvantage is that they must be in an area that receives a lot of sunlight. Depending on the amount of sunlight, solar lights can provide up to 12 hours of light in the evening.

After you choose your style, make sure the area that you place your solar lights receives plenty of sunshine, noting that the position of the sun changes from season to season. Remember, areas that may receive plenty of sunshine in the winter may be in the shade during the summer.

If the area is too shaded, you can install a solar panel on your roof or a place that will receive the proper amount of sunlight. This will be more expensive, and you’ll have to run a wire from the solar panel to the lights.

Make sure to position the lights in a line, or a circle by placing them closer together instead of farther apart to create a more effective lighting system. Once your lights are in place, adjust the photocell so it’s receiving sunlight most of the day.

Also, although these lightsare low maintenance, occasionally clean the panel surface to keep it dust and dirt free, which will allow the solar lightsto work properly all of the time.